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5 Freelance Mistakes You Should Avoid

This year, November 1 marks my third Freelanciversary. I’m on pace to have my most successful year yet, revenue-wise. But that doesn’t mean I don’t still make mistakes along the way. In years past, I shared some freelance tips I learned since I left my day job, like: The hard Read more…

By Justin, 3 years3 years ago
Armchair Sociology

Why Procrastination Is Good for You

Why almost completely screwing up is actually a good thing, and why doing it often is a super power.

By Justin, 4 years3 years ago
Business Advice

How to Plan Your Workday to Build Momentum

Like you, I have dozens of tasks competing for my time and attention each day. Here’s how I decide what to work on, and when.

By Justin, 4 years3 years ago
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Business Advice

How to Do Enough Work to Feel Happy Without Burning Out

After years of feeling like I’m never doing “enough,” I found a daily formula that works for me and keeps me balanced.

By Justin, 4 years3 years ago
Armchair Sociology

If You Want to Change Your Life, You’ve Got to Start Somewhere

Here are some easy things you can start doing today that may change your life in a big way.

By Justin, 4 years3 years ago
Business Advice

Six Freelance Survival Tips to Overcome the Horror of Self-Employment

Here are 6 freelance survival lessons to help you survive the uncertainty, doubt, fear, and long lonely nights of working for yourself.

By Justin, 4 years3 years ago
Armchair Sociology

3 Steps for Building Your 21st Century Career

How to adapt your career path to the realities of the new economy.

By Justin, 4 years3 years ago
Armchair Sociology

Lessons from a Year of Freelancing

Today, I celebrate my Freelanciversary: it’s been one year since I quit my day job to make my living as a freelancer — and all the thrills, chills, and Ramen that entails. I’ve learned a lot over my past 12 months of ups and downs, so I thought I’d share Read more…

By Justin, 5 years3 years ago
Armchair Sociology

Why Your Network Is Everything

Here’s a story about the most important part of your life that you’re probably overlooking. A few months ago, a boutique agency asked me if I could shoot and edit a video project for their client. The agency’s owner knows I did video work for many years, and she trusts Read more…

By Justin, 5 years ago
Armchair Sociology

Everyone Has the Same Tragic Flaw

Here’s why everyone else is doing better at life than you.

By Justin, 6 years3 years ago

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